MKBHD announced Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra phone of the year beating iPhone 16 Pro

Galaxy S24 Ultra is unquestionably the best phone of the year and tech YouTuber MKBHD also awarded this apex title to this Samsung flagship. The device has recently lost to Vivo X200 Pro in Mrwhosetheboss’ 2024 Phone of the Year awards.

Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) crowned the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as the Phone of the Year in his 2024 smartphone awards video. He lauded the phone’s performance in all specs such as display, processor, camera, and battery.

MKBHD also revealed that he’s using the S24 Ultra as his daily driver given its well-rounded features. There’s plenty to discuss about the exceptional capabilities of this flagship that makes it the most deserving 2024 smartphone king.

Phone of the Year 2024 by MKBHD

S24 Ultra greatness(es) as per MKBHD:

Screen

Samsung is the manufacturer of the world’s most advanced displays. The Galaxy S24 Ultra led the 2024 flagships with its Dynamic AMOLED 2x screen featuring M13 material set. MKBHD praised the S24 Ultra’s screen for its brightness, clarity, and color accuracy.

Chip

Samsung equipped the Galaxy S24 Ultra with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy internationally. This monstrous chipset offers smooth performance for demanding tasks like videography, multitasking, gaming, and video editing.

Battery

There’s no figural battery upgrade in the Galaxy S24 Ultra over previous models. However, the sleek optimization across the 5000mAh cell, display, chipset, and software has made it a battery-life beast for a full day of heavy usage.

Camera

Galaxy S24 Ultra’s camera beats the iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro with a 200MP intelligent sensor. The zoom cameras and ultrawide sensors also give it an edge. In some aspects, it lags behind the iPhone 16 Pro such as videography.

The S24 Ultra brings two zoom sensors with a new solution, i.e. 50-megapixel Telephoto featuring 5x optical and 10x optical-quality zoom. The 10MP 3x telephoto, 12MP ultrawide, and 12MP selfie snapper offer stunning experiences.

Software and software support

One UI 6.1 introduced non-linear animations and reliable transitions. Galaxy AI is the biggest hit of 2024 that turned the evaluation landscape. Samsung’s promise of 7 years of software updates promises decent usage longevity.

Generative AI capabilities powered by Galaxy AI and Gemini Nano are just outstanding. The integration of S Pen in Galaxy AI features make it the most useful accessory Samsung ever made for flagship smartphones.

Durability

Removal of the curved display significantly improved the phone’s durability. The frame is also made of titanium which is lightweight and more durable. The display also got Corning’s Gorilla Armor glass with better resist scratches and tears.

Anti-reflective screen

The Gorilla Armor screen also brings an anti-reflective coating. It is one of this kind of technology that leaves all other flagships behind. iPhone’s screen feels faded with much glare and the color vibrancy reaches a new low in direct sunlight.

Vibration and Speakers

Samsung has also improved core components such as vibration motors and speakers. These upgrades unlock elevated haptic feedback and listening experience on Galaxy S24 Ultra for everyday usage, gaming, and content watching.

“This phone [S24 Ultra], it just does everything right. It deserves this award. It might not be the flashiest. It might be the most boring choice here, but I fully think it deserves it.” – Marques Brownlee.

2024 Phone of The Year Awards | MKBHD